Study reveals how different plant saponins alleviate ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke accounts for approximately 85% of all strokes and remains a major cause of death and long-term…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
The link between fish and pregnancy hypertension may start before conception
Researchers tracked dietary patterns across more than 86,000 pregnancies to examine whether when women eat fish could influence…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
GLP-1 treatment linked to 40% fewer asthma attacks
The diabetes and weight loss injection semaglutide can reduce asthma attacks by up to 40 per cent according…
Pomegranate phytobiotics offer natural alternative to synthetic veterinary drugs
Researchers have identified a broad range of biological properties in pomegranate with potential for use in medical applications,…
From caffeine to trigonelline, coffee has surprising links to muscle biology
From NAD+ metabolism and glucose uptake to muscle mass and frailty, researchers mapped how coffee and its compounds…
A Mediterranean ingredient gave gluten-free pasta an unexpected upgrade
Adding carob strengthened gluten-free pasta, boosted fiber and antioxidant activity, and reduced starch digestibility, with a 20% formulation…
Why pulses could play a bigger role in healthy and sustainable diets
From feeding beneficial gut microbes to improving selected metabolic markers, pulses combine nutrient density with sustainability, but researchers…
Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health
From endothelial function to blood pressure, the review maps where blueberry and grape bioactives show promise and where…
Scientists discover master molecular switch for ginseng saponin production
Sanchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) is a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, prized for its saponins-bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory,…